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Rumors on social media that Steve Carell was touring UW-Madison set the campus abuzz Monday afternoon, with some students reporting sightings and others searching the school grounds for the comedian.

One Twitter user tweeted a video that purported to show Carell, sporting a beard and wearing a ballcap and sunglasses, walking outside Strada at the Memorial Union. We couldn't confirm the video one way or the other, so you be the judge:

They’re back. Agnes, Edith, Margo, Gru and all the Minions return for another fun-filled adventure.

The girls now have a mom in Lucy, and the family is happy and well-adjusted -- as well adjusted as they can be. After all, they’re not your average family. “Despicable Me 3” is a fun sequel for everyone.

KANKAKEE — Harbor House will be hosting its second annual The Best of the Second City fundraiser Jan. 27 at the Majestic Theater, 150 N. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee.

Last year, the fundraiser brought in $11,219 to go toward Harbor House of Kankakee and Iroquois counties.

This performance will feature a compilation of the best songs and sketches from the last 50-plus years of comedic history.

Movie Minute: 'The Disaster Artist,' 'Just Getting Started' hit theaters

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" set to hit theaters a week from today, studios have been tiptoeing around that behemoth of a film's Dec. 15 release date.

So, this weekend we get "The Disaster Artist," the true story about the making of "The Room," known as the best worst film ever made. Also, Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones team up in the senior citizen action comedy "Just Getting Started."

Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston and Laurence Fishburne are solid as Vietnam vets on a mission in Richard Linklater's latest

A road trip becomes a soul-baring journey for three Vietnam veterans in Richard Linklater's timely, telling comic-drama "Last Flag Flying."

'Last Flag Flying' at half-staff (review)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Production notes for "Last Flag Flying" say that it is a sequel to the 1973 film "The Last Detail," directed by Hal Ashby and starring Jack Nicholson and Randy Quaid. Both were based on novels by Darryl Ponicsan, who co-wrote the "Last Flag" script with director Richard Linklater.

Does it matter that a film is a sequel to a movie that is 44 years old and most audiences won't remember anyway? Not really. It hardly bears mentioning.

Films about the brotherhood of veterans have a built-in appeal. They are better still when they are smart here and there, sassy from time to time and contain some meaningful insights. That sums up Last Flag Flying. Its not splashy, but its more than enough. Its melancholy about what war does to men, but never feels the need to cue sad, sentimental music.

Richard Linklater has long had an interest in the travails of young suburban men lurching through life's changes.

From "Slacker" to "Dazed and Confused," "Boyhood" to "Everybody Wants Some," he has been their chronicler, if not their cheerleader.

In “Last Flag Flying,” Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston and Laurence Fishburne play old friends who come together in the face of tragedy.

When Larry “Doc” Shepherd (Carell) learns his son was killed while serving overseas, he enlists the help of his estranged Vietnam friends to help him retrieve his son’s body and take it back to his home for burial.

“I think the honesty of the storytelling is what first drew me to it,” Cranston told CNN.

"Balls" has arrived at the perfect moment.

The play about the battle of the sexes between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, at Stages Repertory Theatre through Oct. 29, comes hot off the heels of the film starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell exploring the same historical event. The production is a reminder that history took place in our backyard, at the Astrodome. And though the match took place in 1973, the issues wrapped around it feel disturbingly of the moment.

Tickets are now on sale for the 26th Philadelphia Film Festival, taking place Oct. 18-29 on four theater screens in Center City.

Judi Dench plays another English queen, Bobby plays Billie Jean King, and a documentary look at the evolution of punk music in Tulsa are among many highlights in speciality cinema this week.

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"Victoria and Abdul": Judi Dench re-teams with her “Philomena” director (Stephen Frears of “The Queen”) for this historical drama about England’s Queen Victoria forging a surprising friendship with a young clerk from India.

The whole world watched in 1973 as 29-year-old Billie Jean King, reigning queen and No.?1 player of the women’s tennis circuit, faced off in the Houston Astrodome against 55-year-old former Wimbledon champion and greedy court jester Bobby Riggs, who claimed he could still beat any woman player in the world. Some may recall how windbag former tennis champion John McEnroe recently revived this line of thinking about male and female athletes when he made a remark downgrading Serena Williams.

"Spider-Man: Homecoming" NEW

Fresh off his adventures with the Avengers, Peter Parker adjusts to life as a webslinger and faces off against the villainous Vulture. With Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya, Jon Favreau, Donald Glover. Written by Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley and Jon Watts & Christopher Ford and Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers. Directed by Watts. (2:13) PG-13.

An installment so uninspired even the Minions aren’t much fun, “Despicable Me 3” starts with a duo of fart jokes and heads metaphorically, if not anatomically, downward from there.

All I can say is: Bring back Dr. Nefario (Russell Brand).

IRISH AYES: If anyone’s asking — and they did — Acton’s own Steve Carell is all for filming the third installment of “Anchorman” in Ireland. Carell, in London for the premiere of “Despicable Me 3,” told RTE Entertainment “After my experience in Dublin at the premiere, yes, I could see that happening,” he said. “I could see us shooting ‘Anchorman’ in Ireland. We were so embraced when we were there for the premiere. (It was) an unforgettable day.” “Despicable Me 3” opens Friday.

Steve Carell believes the world "needs to see" lighthearted movies.

The 54-year-old actor - who is largely known for appearing in comedy features - has said that in the current political climate where many people are concerned about the state of the world around them, there is a definite place for movies that "express the decency of human behaviour".

Sam Raimi and Marc Webb turned down directing DC Extended Universe movie 'The Flash'.

The standalone film about the super-fast superhero - portrayed by Ezra Miller - is scheduled to start filming following a delay in production caused by original helmer Rick Famuyiwa quitting the project due to creative differences between himself and executives at Warner Bros. Studios.

Chicago’s legendary comedy theater will returns to the Sandwich Opera House on May 20.

“The Second City: Improv All-Stars,” an irresistible hour of improvised comedy, will begin at 8 p.m. The masters of the form will astound the audience with their talent, skill and wit -- all without the aid of scripts or sets.

JUST SHAVE IT OFF, SHAVE IT OFF: Gov. Charlie Baker showed up for Granite Telecommunications’ annual “Saving by Shaving” fundraiser in Quincy. As the name of the event implies, people have their hair cut off to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This is the third year in a row Baker has had his head buzzed at Granite. Also there: Red Sox President Sam Kennedy. SAY IT AIN’T SO: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are finally, legally calling it quits. Yesterday, Garner filed for divorce, with...

#95. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

Smart Rating: 87.86U.S. Release Year: 2001Description: A millionaire hires a half-human bounty hunter to find his daughter, kidnapped by vampires in the year 12090.

#94. The Book of Life

Smart Rating: 87.91U.S. Release Year: 2014Description: Torn between family expectations and following his heart, a young man (Diego Luna) journeys through three fantastic worlds and faces his greatest fears.

Who: A gifted writer, comedian and actor, JB Smoove’s career got going in 1999 when he moved to Los Angeles and landed a recurring role on MTV’s “The Lyricist Lounge Show.” At the same time he had guest spots on “The Chris Rock Show” and “Premium Blend.” Those appearances led to his first big feature film, where he narrated and starred in the cult classic “Pootie Tang.” Smoove followed that with a co-starring role opposite Adam Sandler in “Mr. Deeds.” He later moved back to his home state of New York and began writing for NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” He would go on to win the 2007 Writers Guild award for “Best Comedy/Variety Series” for his work on the show. On the big screen, he has appeared in “Date Night” with Steve Carell and Tina Fey, “Hall Pass,” as well as “The Sitter” with Jonah Hill and “The Dictator” opposite Sacha Baron Cohen.